Overall, my 1990 Nissan Pao has been one of the most reliable cars I’ve owned. While it looks charming and unusual and funky, the guts of the car are all from the very rational Nissan Micra, a popular city car all over the world, well, except for America. That’s why I was so surprised about this seemingly minor but…
As you may know, I’m a pretty delighted owner of a Nissan Pao. That means I pay special attention to the latest Pao-related developments, such as this noted Japanese YouTube loon who rigged up a crude system to drive his Pao from a couch mounted on the roof. I’m not so sure I’m going to seek to replicate this on my…
Here I am, about six months into Nissan Pao ownership, I’m delighted to say that my ardor has yet to cool. I’m still thrilled every time I get into this thing to drive, and I’m pretty convinced that if there was a satellite that could track trails and wakes of atomic joy particles in the atmosphere, it would produce…
Some of you may recall that late last year I fulfilled a longtime automotive-ownership ambition and took delivery of a 1990 Nissan Pao from the amazing Duncan Imports. It’s been a few weeks, and I’m delusional enough to think you’re still curious, so get ready for a full report on my first almost-month of Pao…
I’ve been wanting a Nissan Pao ever since I learned that they exist, and for many years the idea of owning one just seemed like an impossible dream. I’d like to have gills to breathe underwater, too, but at least those I wouldn’t have to import from anywhere. But now I look in my driveway and there sits a lovely 1990…
Jason Torchinsky has a proclivity for the weirdest cars, and this may be his finest acquisition yet: over the holidays he got himself an imported 1989 Nissan Pao, the Bubble Era Japan take on the original Austin Mini and other European city cars. Come with Jason as he takes his first tour of the new Pao!
All carmakers, feel free to give up now, you'll never beat these press pics for the 1989 Nissan Pao.
When it comes to styling, retro is a difficult one to master. But no matter how many terrible examples we see thanks to the numerous tuners out there without any taste, we still desire the vintage feeling that comes with modern technology wrapped in a classically shaped body or interior.
